Patents by Inventor James H. Jones
James H. Jones has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7333750Abstract: Techniques for remanufacturing a toner cartridge include providing the toner cartridge including an end plate secured to an end of the toner cartridge, removing the end plate from the toner cartridge, attaching an anchoring fixture to the end of the toner cartridge, and securing the end plate to the anchoring fixture of the toner cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Darin L. Moore, Erick T. Colbert, James H. Jones
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Publication number: 20080003014Abstract: Techniques for attaching a replacement chip to an imaging cartridge are described. a method of replacing a component of an imaging cartridge includes: providing the imaging cartridge comprising a chip and a chip holding structure holding the chip, the chip holding structure including a left upper flange, a right upper flange, a rear retaining member, bottom supporting rails, a left forward retaining element extending from the left upper flange, and a right forward retaining element extending from the right upper flange; removing at least a portion of the left forward retaining element and the right forward retaining element to form a modified chip holding structure; removing the chip from the cartridge; installing a replacement chip in the modified chip holding structure; and attaching the replacement chip to the imaging cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, James H. Jones, Andrew D. Scott, L. Dale Lewis, Donald R. Huck
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Publication number: 20080003013Abstract: A reinforcing clip for use in the toner cartridge remanufacturing industry is disclosed. The reinforcing clip secures a magnetic roller section as it is positioned on a toner hoper reservoir of a toner cartridge. The toner hopper reservoir has a limited amount of space available to mount such a clip. The present invention provides a securing force which is about perpendicular to the fastening force of the reinforcing clip's two securing legs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, James H. Jones, Donald R. Huck
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Patent number: 7236718Abstract: A modified printer cartridge is disclosed. In one aspect, the modified printer cartridge includes a waste bin including a first location where at least a portion of a shutter fin has been removed; and a new shutter fin attached to the waste bin at a second location, the second location differing from the first location, wherein, before the shutter fin was removed, the shutter fin was positioned to engage a shutter of a first type of printer, and wherein the new shutter fin is positioned to engage a laser shutter of a second type of printer.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin Lee Rogers, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 7197260Abstract: A seal assembly for use in an imaging cartridge includes a removable rigid insertion element having first and second sides. The seal assembly also includes a removable seal having a first side adhered to the first side of the removable rigid insertion element by a low tack adhesive, a second side coated with an adhesive layer, and a seal tail folded over a first end of the rigid insertion element and extending over at least a portion of the second side of the removable rigid insertion element. A release liner covers the adhesive layer and has a release liner tail.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Static Contron Components, Inc.Inventors: James H. Jones, Charles Stanley Rice, Jr., Donald R. Huck, Randall William Hoskinson
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Patent number: 7054577Abstract: Techniques are provided for modifying a printer cartridge intended to operate in one type of printer to operate in another type of printer. In one aspect, a method of modifying a toner cartridge intended for operation in a first type of printer to operate in a second type of printer includes removing at least a portion of an old laser shutter fin attached to the toner cartridge at a first location, and attaching a new laser shutter fin to the toner cartridge at a second location, with second location differing from the first location. The old laser shutter fin was positioned to engage a laser shutter of the first type of printer, and the new laser shutter is positioned to engage a laser shutter of the second type of printer. In another aspect, the method may include attaching a chip mounting patch to the toner cartridge, and attaching a computer chip to the chip mounting patch, with the computer chip being compatible with the second type of printer.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Justin Lee Rogers, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 7013100Abstract: In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. The present invention is directed to a method of reassembling of toner cartridges that may not have sufficient securing surfaces to allow the cartridge to be physically held together using an external securing device. The present invention provides for an efficient way of reassembling a toner cartridge once it has been disassembled, by allowing removable reassembly of a toner cartridge. The present invention, used in conjunction with mounting screws, will provide a secure fastening method for reassembling of a toner cartridge. By taking advantage of the present invention's ability to be used repeatedly, the toner cartridge may be refurbished multiple times.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: Darin L. Moore, Erick T. Colbert, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 6934488Abstract: In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. There are various types and models of toner cartridges, each having unique physical properties. The present invention is directed to the reassembling of toner cartridges that may not have sufficient securing surfaces to allow the cartridge to be physically held together using an external securing device. The present invention will also enable the toner cartridges to be more efficiently remanufactured by allowing a quick connect or disconnect during the assembly or disassembly process.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: James H. Jones, Jr., Erick T. Colbert, Warren F. Brannan
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Publication number: 20050008392Abstract: In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. There are various types and models of toner cartridges, each having unique physical properties. The present invention is directed to the reassembling of toner cartridges that may not have sufficient securing surfaces to allow the cartridge to be physically held together using an external securing device. The present invention will also enable the toner cartridges to be more efficiently remanufactured by allowing a quick connect or disconnect during the assembly or disassembly process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Applicant: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: James H. Jones, Erick Colbert, Warren Brannan
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Publication number: 20040228651Abstract: In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. The present invention is directed to a method of reassembling of toner cartridges that may not have sufficient securing surfaces to allow the cartridge to be physically held together using an external securing device. The present invention provides for an efficient way of reassembling a toner cartridge once it has been disassembled, by allowing removable reassembly of a toner cartridge. The present invention, used in conjunction with mounting screws, will provide a secure fastening method for reassembling of a toner cartridge. By taking advantage of the present invention's ability to be used repeatedly, the toner cartridge may be refurbished multiple times.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Darin L. Moore, Erick T. Colbert, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 6802540Abstract: A method for coupling a conduit to a fitting. The method includes providing a fitting having at least one groove defined therein and a collar having a flange extending from an end of the collar, aligning the flange with the groove, and compressing the collar around a portion of the fitting to facilitate fixedly securing the flange within the groove, such that the collar is fixedly secured to the fitting.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Dennis Malone, David Bruce Rader, Jerry Gordon Glatt, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 6801734Abstract: In the toner cartridge recycling and remanufacturing industry, used xerographic toner cartridges are reconditioned and refilled with toner. There are various types and models of toner cartridges, each having unique physical properties. The present invention is directed to the reassembling of toner cartridges that may not have sufficient securing surfaces to allow the cartridge to be physically held together using an external securing device. The present invention will also enable the toner cartridges to be more efficiently remanufactured by allowing a quick connect or disconnect during the assembly or disassembly process.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Static Control Components, Inc.Inventors: James H. Jones, Jr., Erick T. Colbert, Warren F. Brannan
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Publication number: 20040119281Abstract: A method for coupling a conduit to a fitting. The method includes providing a fitting having at least one groove defined therein and a collar having a flange extending from an end of the collar, aligning the flange with the groove, and compressing the collar around a portion of the fitting to facilitate fixedly securing the flange within the groove, such that the collar is fixedly secured to the fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventors: Dennis Malone, David Bruce Rader, Jerry Gordon Glatt, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 6513127Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first circuit configured to present one or more control indication signals and (ii) a control clock signal in response to (i) one or more select signals, (ii) one or more clock signals and (iii) one or more divider control signals. The first circuit may be configured to select an active channel from a plurality of channels in response to the one or more select signals.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor Corp.Inventors: Michael L. Duffy, James H. Jones
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Patent number: 6263618Abstract: A rain gutter cleaning assembly for removing leaves and other debris from a conventional rain gutter thereby allowing unobstructed drainage of water within the rain gutter. The inventive device includes a guide structure having an upper opening, a lower opening and a front opening. The upper opening of the guide structure mates with a gutter opening with the rain gutter. A plurality of prongs are positioned within the guide structure and are inclined toward the front opening and extend outwardly through the front opening a finite distance. A funnel structure is attachable to the lower opening of the guide structure for connecting to a conventional downspout. In operation, when leaves accumulate within the rain gutter the wind blows the dried leaves about the rain gutter. When the leaves approach the gutter opening, they fall through the guide structure and slide upon the plurality of prongs out through the front opening thereby not allowing the leaves to obstruct the downspout.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Inventor: James H. Jones
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Patent number: 5991165Abstract: A shield for an electronic device having a pair of cooperating printed circuit boards includes an integrated connector for connecting the printed circuit boards. The shield is provided with a frame attachable between the circuit boards and structure attached to the frame for supporting a connector that electrically connects the circuit boards. In one embodiment, the contacts of the connector are embedded in a sub-frame attached to the frame. In another embodiment, a connector holder is formed with the frame for supporting a connector that connects the printed circuit boards. By virtue of the unitary structure, problems associated with tolerance stack-up can be eliminated, and usable printed circuit board area can be maximized.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1996Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventors: James H. Jones, Jr., James D. MacDonald, Jr., Bart Peter Reier, Eric Richard Burgan, Patrick Edward Nixon
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Patent number: 5974334Abstract: A personal digital assistant (PDA) having a multi-positional handset is disclosed. A PDA has a base with a recessed handset cradle and a handset with a shape complementary to the configuration of the cradle. A power storage device is included within the handset and a power supply device is included within the base. For on-the-road use, the handset is configured to be removably secured within the cradle in a substantially flush configuration with the base. For office use, the handset is configured to be removably secured to the base in a substantially non-flush configuration that is easy for a user to grasp. The power storage device can receive power from the power supply device when the handset is in either a flush or non-flush configuration.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Ericsson Inc.Inventor: James H. Jones, Jr.
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Patent number: 5276025Abstract: Compounds of general formula: ##STR1## are topically effective carbonic anhydrase inhibitors useful in the treatment of ocular hypertension and related disorders such as glaucoma.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1992Date of Patent: January 4, 1994Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: John J. Baldwin, Jacob M. Hoffman, Jr., James H. Jones, Clarence S. Rooney, Anthony M. Smith
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Patent number: 4776313Abstract: An essentially unitary all plastic intake manifold has two essentially L-shaped sections facing one another to form a U-shaped assembly, the upper section including an air throttle body integral with an air plenum in turn integral with a plurality of laterally spaced tuned manifold runners, the lower section having an equal number of laterally spaced manifold runners connected to engine cylinder head intake ports, and a fuel system formed integral with the lower runners and including a fuel pressure regulator and fuel supply and return lines serially connecting fuel injector receiving cups providing a bottom feed of fuel to the injectors and a constant purge of fuel from the cups, for efficient engine operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1987Date of Patent: October 11, 1988Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Richard J. Freismuth, James H. Jones, Dale M. Mayol
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Patent number: 4680893Abstract: An apparatus for polishing semiconductor material is described in which a movable polishing arm is mounted to a cabinet. Connected to the polishing arm is a workpiece holder or sometimes referred to as a wafer chuck. Adjacent to the polishing arm is a load station which positions the wafer for pick-up by the polishing arm and attached wafer chuck. Mounted to the cabinet, next to a brush station, is a primary polish station which is used to remove the majority of the material. Alongside of the primary polish station is a final polish station used to provide a finished surface to the wafer. The polishing arm discharges the polished wafer into an unload station which is located next to the final polish station.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1985Date of Patent: July 21, 1987Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Paul W. Cronkhite, Bruce C. Bosley, James H. Jones, Asit G. Patel